Menards HONGK001 User manual

CHARGING PROCEDURE
NOTE: The battery can be charged in or out of the mower.
The charger that is supplied with this mower is a specially designed 2-stage charger.
Step 1: The red light will light up during the recharge cycle.
Step 2: The green light will light up when the battery is fully charged.
1. Remove the jack cover.
2. Plug the charger connector into the jack on the battery.
3. Insert the 120 V plug from the charger into the electrical outlet.
4. The red light on the charger should come on, which indicates that the charger is working
and the battery is being charged.
The red light will go out and the green light will come on when the battery is completely
charged (it takes approximately 15 hours to charge a fully discharged battery).
5. Battery should be charged after each use regardless of power level. Battery should
always be stored in a fully charged state. This battery will not develop a charging memory.
W A R N I N G
Do not store battery in temperatures lower than 32° F (0° C).
BATTERY & CHARGER
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INSTALLING BATTERY
Push battery down to engage.
Tilt handle back to lock
into position.
REMOVING BATTERY
CHARGING BATTERY
Tilt handle forward to unlock. Lift battery.
Plug charger output into battery input.
Plug charger into wall receptacle outlet.

BATTERY USE
NOTE: If the switch does not re-engage or the mower does not run when the battery is installed,
contact the toll free helpline 1-888-266-7096.
BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATORS
Push the Battery Capacity Indicator (BCI) switch, which is located on the back of the battery. The
lights will indicate the battery's capacity, according the following chart.
BATTERY & CHARGE2
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Lights CAPACITY
3 Green Lights The battery is at full capacity
2 Green Lights The battery is at 60% capacity
1 Green Light The battery is at 45% capacity
Yellow Light The battery is at 25% capacity and requires charging soon
Red Light The battery is at 20% capacity and requires charging
Green GreenGreenYellowRed BCI switch

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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Fig. 1
Power Button
Bail Switch
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Removable
24 V Battery
Upper
Handle
Lower
Handle
Grass
Catcher
Bag
Rear
chute
cover
Motor
Housing
Wheels
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the
illustration in Figure 1 to your lawn mower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Mulch Plug
Safety Pin
Side
Discharge
Cover
Side
Discharge
Chute
Cam
Lock

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UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
•Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed in the packing list are included.
•Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
•Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the product.
•If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888-266-7096 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
•Lawn mower
•Mulch plug
•Side discharge chute
•Grass catcher bag
•24V Battery (Pre-installed at the factory)
•Charger
•Owner's Manual
W A R N I N G
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
W A R N I N G
Do not remove the safety pin until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
W A R N I N G
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this
condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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W A R N I N G
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless
W A R N I N G
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure
to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
W A R N I N G
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE (See Figure 2-3)
•Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for
shipping purposes.
•Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position. Make
certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting bracket (see Fig. 2).
•Align the holes (3) between the upper handle (1) and lower (2) handles. Insert the cam locks (4)
and tighten them with the wing nuts (5) provided.
•Secure the lower handle to the bracket with the knob (6) in each side (see Fig. 3).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
435
1
2
6

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INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG (See Figure 4)
•REMOVE THE BATTERY, AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
•Lift the chute cover (1).
•While holding up the cover (1), place the grass catcher bag hanger hooks (2) into the opening
on the chute cover (1) to allow the hanger hooks to attach to the rod (3) which secures the
chute cover.
NOTE: For optimal performance empty grass catcher bag often during use. A full grass bag will
inhibit performance of the mower and collection of grass clippings.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 4
1
2
3

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INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (See Figure 5)
This mower has 3 different functions - mulch, side discharge, and rear bag. If you wish to
discharge the clippings rather than mulch, perform these steps.
•REMOVE THE BATTERY, AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
•Lift the side discharge cover (1).
•Align the grooves on the discharge chute (2) with the pins on the underside of the discharge
cover (1).
•Lower the discharge chute (2) until the hooks on the mower deck are secured in the openings
in the discharge chute (2).
•Release the side discharge cover (1).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 5
1
2

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INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF THE MULCH PLUG (See Figure 6)
•REMOVE THE BATTERY, AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
•To remove the mulch plug lift the chute cover (1) and pull out on the handle.
•The mulch plug (2) is inserted on an angle so it will require some force when removing.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 6
1
2

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STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER (See Figure 7-8)
STARTING THE MOWER:
•Remove the safety pin (1).
•Press the power button (2).
•Pull the bail switch (3) upward to the handlebar to start the mower and release the safety button.
STOPPING THE MOWER:
•Release bail switch.
•Replace safety pin for storage.
C A U T I O N :
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety key or lever.
W A R N I N G
The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can
cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
W A R N I N G
Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 50 ft. (15 m) away when the mower is in use.
INSPECT THE CUTTING AREA
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Safety pin(1)
Power
button(2)
Bail switch(3)

ADJUST THE CUTTING HEIGHT (See Figure 9)
•Simply depress the lever (1) towards the wheel and move to desired position. This sets all
wheels to the same position.
•To raise the height, pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the
back of the mower.
•To lower the height, pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the
front of the mower.
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Fig. 91
10
1
HIGH LOWLOW

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OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
ADJUSTING THE UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT (See Figure 10)
•Loosen the upper handle knob.
•Adjust the upper handle to the most comfortable of the 3 positions.
•Snug the upper handle knob and lock the cam lock handle to secure.
Fig. 10
Upper handle knob
Cam lock handle
Lock

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SLOPE OPERATION
W A R N I N G
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 ft.
[75 m] every 10 ft. [3 m]). Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down.
•Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For
your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
•Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be
tripped over or thrown by the blade.
•Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel
you are losing your balance, release the switch control lever immediately.
•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance.
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MOWING TIPS
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting
high grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per year, as described in
the Maintenance section.
•Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage
the blades or the motor. These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any
direction, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator and to others.
•In order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.
•Do not mow in circles. Travel back and forth across the lawn.
•When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut
and a proper discharge of the clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or
less of the total length of the grass. The average lawn should be approximately 1-1/2 to 2”
(3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool months, and more than 2” (5 cm) long during hot months. If
there is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.
MULCHING TIPS
NOTE: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL
STONES, STICKS, WIRE, BONES AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN THE
ROTATING BLADE.
•
Release switch to turn mower OFF when crossing any graveled area (stones can be
thrown by the blade).
•Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing on rough ground or in tall weeds.
•For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass, as it tends to stick to the underside of the
deck preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass may require a
narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing
has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4”, mow twice to
reduce the grass height to 3-3/4” maximum.
•Walk at a good, steady pace. Overlap your rows. Don’t let the grass get too tall. If the
grass gets too long start at the highest cutting position and work down to the desired
cutting height.
W A R N I N G
If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor and disconnect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage. Repair any damage before operating the mower. Excessive vibration
of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. Thoroughly inspect the mower and
repair any damage before operating the mower.
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